Conon Bridge, Braes Of Conon

NH 54897 55198 An evaluation was undertaken 4–15 October 2010 on a proposed residential development site at Braes of Conon. The excavation of 45 trenches across the site identified a low density of features. A total of six features, all in the western half of the site, were identified as having archaeological potential. A possible trough, similar to those found associated with burnt mounds was considered of particular interest. The remaining features were natural deposits or reflected relatively recent activity, containing finds dating to the 19th century and later.

Archive: RCAHMS (intended). Reports: HCAU and RCAHMS (intended)

Funder: Cameron and Paterson Homes Ltd

Headland Archaeology, 2010

NH 54727 55175 A watching brief and excavation were undertaken 9 January – 23 April 2012 on a proposed residential development site. This work followed previous phases of evaluation (DES 2011, 118). The excavation produced possible evidence for prehistoric settlement of the area, with the most important remains being that of a wood-lined trough filled with burnt mound material, and lying adjacent to the remnants of a substantial palaeochannel running across the site. Away from this feature the heavily truncated remains of a post-built roundhouse were identified. Further features consisted of isolated undated pits spread across the site.

Archive: RCAHMS

Funder: Cameron and Patterson Homes

Jamie Humble, Headland Archaeology Ltd

Jürgen van Wessel,

2012

OASIS ID: headland1-118316